Kenyatta University. P. O. Box , Nairobi, KENYA.

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1 1. Personal Data Name: Title/Qualifications: Department/Unit/Section: Contact Address: Position: Area of Specialization: Adon Ombura Mr. Art & Design Department of Art & Design.. P. O. Box , Nairobi, KENYA. Lecturer Textile Design Research Interests: Textile Product Design and Development Strategies Computer Integrated Textile Design Studies in Creativity and Innovation Website Design 1

2 1. Conference Presentations S/No Presenter Title of Paper presented City/Country Date of Conference 1. Adon Nairobi, Ombura Kenya An Insight of Product Design: Design Factors and Process Guide. Knowledge Transfer in Design Education for Creative Entrepreneurship in East Africa. 14 th February The GoDown Arts Centre. Funding (US$) 2. Adon Ombura An Overview of the EPA 3.18, Knowledge Transfer in Design Education for Creative Entrepreneurship in East Africa. British Council, DeLPHE /EPA Networking Seminar. Nairobi, Kenya 9 th of December The Crown Plaza, 2

3 2. Research S/ No Researcher Year Title Donor Funding (US$) 1. Adon Ombura 2010 Present An Investigation of Product Design Strategies on the Performance of Textile Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nairobi, Kenya. PhD ongoing 3. Funded projects S/ No Researcher Year Title Granting Body Funding (US$) 1. Collaboration between of Northumbria at Newcastle, Makerere (Uganda) and (Kenya): 2009 to 2011 Knowledge Transfer in Design Education for Creative Entrepreneurship in East Africa. Education Partnerships in Africa (EPA 3.18 Project). UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), via British Council. 2. Terra Nuova and AMREF Department of Fine Art.. 3. The Georgia Institute of Technology (GT IDEA), in collaboration with Liz Claiborne company, Buffalo th June to 2 nd August Jua kali Artisans, Marginalized Urban Youth and Students Integrated Empowerment Programme (SAY). Digital Media and Communications Workshop (DMAC: Web Design) "Interactive Apparel Design A collaborative project sponsored by Terra Nuova and AMREF. Department of Fine Art.. Initiative for Development and Education in Africa at the Georgia Institute of Technology (GTIDEA), in collaboration with United States Development 3

4 State College, Cornell, and Philadelphia College of Textile & Science (PCT&S). Undugu Society of Kenya, Design Unit. Mar '93 Jun'95 Project". Collaborative Learning through the Internet. "Textile Product Development Workshops". Agency USDA Undugu Society of Kenya USK, Sponsored by; Terra Nouva (Italy), SNV (Netherlands) and EEC (European Community). 4. Publications S/No. Author Year Title Journal ISBN/ISSN Reference No. 5. Consultancy and community service S/No. Consultant (s) Consulting Person/ Body/ Organization 1 Rotary Club of Westlands 2 State Alumni Association. Regional Conference. US Embassy Year Title Consultancy / Community Service Community Service: Various Projects. See projects at ds.com/rotary_westlands _Photo_Gallery_1.html 2011 Community Service: Cleaning up garbage in Kibera. In partnership with the Nairobi City council. 3 The American Women Association, the US Embassy, the United States Alumni Association, Autism 2011 Community Service: Tree planting at the School of Autism, Kasarani. Share the Spirit Community Service Day 4 Society of Kenya and 2010 Community Service: Kasarani Primary School. Share the Spirit Community Service Day Painting of Orbit Village School Kayole, Nairobi 4

5 5 Kenya Fulbright Humphrey Alumni Association (KEFHAA). 6 Design Consultants HandWeavers and Spinners Association HAWESA. 7 Board Member Fulbright Forum/Conference. USA Embassy Community Service: Nurturing the Youth towards Good Leadership Student Essay National Contest 2007 Product Development Workshop..Kenya Polytechnic Presented Association website Design and production: Graduation Attire for the Chancellor of, Kenya. 9 Maseno 2000 Graduation Attire for the Chancellor (Country's President) of Maseno, Kenya. Leader of a team of textile designers commissioned to design and produce the attire. 10 Undugu Society of Kenya (USK). 11 Development Management and Communication Services (DEMACOM) Design Jobs for USK production Workshops and their clients included Product Development and Design for Furniture, and Interior Design work. Artist/Illustrator. The preparation of book designs, illustrations and artworks. 5

6 6. National and International awards and Recognitions S/No Name of award or Recognition 1 Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) Award. Awarded in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world 2 State Alumni Association. Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) Grant proposal Contest; Finalist team Training the Next Generation of Kenyan Business Leaders. Recognition Awarding Organization/Body The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International Year 2011 US Embassy, International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP). USA exchange Award US Department of State Rotarian of the Year Rotary Club of Westlands, 5 Recognition of Outstanding Contribution., First Position, Performance Contracting 2006/2007. (State Corporations) , , , 21 st May Active Participation in Rotary Programs. 7 CITDA. First Place, Honorable Mention.(Library category). Design Competition. USA. Rotary Club of Westlands, Computer Integrated Textile Design Association (CITDA) Fulbright Scholar Award. The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. (Fulbright)

7 7. Supervision of postgraduate students (if any) S/No Name of student Thesis title Status of project (e.g. First year etc) 1. Jacqueline Okeyo Adoption of Kenya Cultural Elements in Fashion Design: An Appraisal of the Kenyan Fashion Design Trends MA (Fine Art). 2 nd Year (On going). 2. Penilope Tusaasiirwe The Study and Application of Ankole Traditional Artifacts and Motifs in Product Development for Small Scale Weaving Industries in Uganda. MA (Fine Art) Nangila Karani The Use of Combined Techniques of Printmaking to Depict Visual Impressions of the Aloe Vera Plant. 4. Jennifer Wambugu Christian Art in Selected Catholic Churches in Nairobi, Kiambu and Thika Districts of Kenya MA (Fine Art) MA (Fine Art) Administrative positions held to date S/No Position Section Year 1. Head of Printmaking Department of Art & Design Present Section 2. In charge of Department library Department of Art & Design Present 7